Tap into the longleaf ecosystem

The oldest longleaf pine at Weymouth Woods State Park and a clear blue sky in a forested area.

An evolving project documenting the plants, wildlife, and ecosystems of Fort Bragg’s areas—bringing together research, field observation, and insights from expert sources into one guide.

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How it started

This project began with a simple problem: there was no single place to understand and truly experience the natural world of Fort Bragg.

What I found was scattered, outdated, or incomplete. So I began building something better—a guide that brings together ecology, field experience, and local knowledge into one place.

This is that guide.

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A group of eastern wild turkeys foraging on the ground in a natural outdoor setting.

What this book covers

  • Fort Bragg wildlife and land management

  • Longleaf pine ecosystems and fire ecology

  • Native plants and seasonal changes

  • Wildlife behavior

  • Local geology, archeology, and cultural history

  • Field identification and observation tips

  • How the forests can support your health

Close-up of a person's hands holding an 8-day old red cockaded woodpecker, during a banding.

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A young whitetail deer standing in tall, golden grass, at Carvers Creek State Park.
A close-up of a barred owl with large, dark eyes, perched on a tree branch surrounded by green leaves.
A fox squirrel on a longleaf tree branch near the trunk with blurred pine needles in the background.
A close-up of a bright yellow flower of goldenrod with a metallic green bee collecting nectar from the center.
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